Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $16.36 | 10.226% | $18.033 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $18.36 | 11.826% | $20.5313 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #3 | $165.78 | 12.836% | $187.0595 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
Purchase #4 | $62.52 | 9.572% | $68.5044 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #5 | $180.65 | 10.503% | $199.6237 | $199.62 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
Purchase #6 | $40.64 | 11.173% | $45.1807 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #7 | $98.65 | 10.866% | $109.3693 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $582.96 | $648.3019 | $648.29 | $648.30 | $648.30 |